Lot Essay
The present maid of honour cypher, numbered 76, is recorded in an invoice from Hahn to the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty, dated 7 June 1897, costing 639 roubles. It was later entered into the Cabinet ledgers as part of a group of Maid of Honour cyphers under the number 85. On 11 April 1898, the cypher was presented to Maria von Struve (1878-1969), lady-in-waiting to Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
Maria von Struve was a daughter of Karl von Struve (1835-1907), a Russian nobleman and politician. Maria was married to the Major General Georgi Chevitch (1871-1966). After the Revolution of 1917, they emigrated to Paris.
We are grateful to Dr Valentin Skurlov for his assistance in researching the present lot.
Maria von Struve was a daughter of Karl von Struve (1835-1907), a Russian nobleman and politician. Maria was married to the Major General Georgi Chevitch (1871-1966). After the Revolution of 1917, they emigrated to Paris.
We are grateful to Dr Valentin Skurlov for his assistance in researching the present lot.